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Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort Wolf Creek Golf Club

as Vegas Paiute Golf Resort features three championship cours- olf Creek Golf Club—consistently ranked as one of America’s
es—Snow Mountain, Sun Mountain and Wolf—and displays Top 100 Public Golf Courses—is more than Nevada’s ultimate
L360-degree views. Located just 23 miles from The Strip and a Wgolf experience. In addition, Wolf Creek was presented with the
straight shot from Summerlin, Paiute proves that one-of-a-kind now highly coveted “Fans’ Choice” award from Golf Digest in 2011, honoring
comes in threes with its 54 unique holes, sculpted by World Golf Hall Wolf Creek as the number one public golf course in the United States. “The
of Fame architect Pete Dye. Also, the award-winning 50,000 square game of golf is all about the experience with the course,” says Mr. Ginella,
Golf Digest Senior Travel Editor. “And the fans have always spoken highly
foot clubhouse—with its restaurant and bar, country club caliber food about the unforgettable experience of playing at Wolf Creek. As a result of
and the largest Golf Shop in Nevada—is the perfect 19th hole with its its popularity with players for its beauty, allure and playability, Wolf Creek
floor to ceiling windows that literally bring the outdoors “in.” Golf Club was voted the number one public golf course in the United
Wolf howls at 7,604 total yards and is the longest course in Nevada States.” Wolf Creek faced off with the top public golf courses in the United
so come take a bite. Marrying remarkable length with raw beauty, the States through a Golf Digest Facebook contest, pitting 64 of the top 100
course is infamous for its severe undulations, alternate landing areas, U.S. public courses against each other in a March Madness style tourna-
and a stunning 15th hole island green. Sun Mountain, while consid- ment, and came out on top.
ered the gentler Dye of the trio, excels its own set of dares. Shining Wolf Creek continues to be showered with state and national accolades for
at 7,112 yards, the par-three 4th is considered the most challenging delivering the ultimate golf experience. Guests frequently use these phrases
on the property and holes 12, 13 and 14 are The Paiute’s version of in referencing Wolf Creek: The 8th wonder of the world, a bucket list
“Amen Corner.” Snow Mountain, Paiute’s original course, storms in course, extraordinary golf experience. Simply stated, Wolf Creek is like no
at 7,146 yards with four sets of tees, water on seven holes and Pete other golf course in the country. Dazzling views and breathtaking scenery
aren’t the only reasons to tee it up at Wolf Creek Golf Club in Mesquite,
Dye’s signature railroad ties framing most bunkers. Nevada. In early 2014, they completed a major sod renovation to their put-
ting surfaces, which add another dimension to one of the most memorable
rounds you will ever play.
10325 NU-WAV KAIV BLVD., LAS VEGAS, NV 89124
800-711-2833 | WWW.LVPAIUTEGOLF.COM
403 PARADISE PARKWAY, MESQUITE, NV 89027
866-252-4653 | WWW.GOLFWOLFCREEK.COM

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